Shirakiku Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shirakiku Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Fe Springs, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $13,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$70,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$13,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $75,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,000 | 6 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 7 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $70,000 | 8 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Shirakiku Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $40,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $13,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $9,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faces the National Craniofacial Association | General support | $13,000 |
| Korean American Special Education Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Koreisha Senior Care & Advocacy | General support | $10,000 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | General support | $9,000 |
| Wheelchairs 4 Kids | General support | $9,000 |
| Api Rise | General support | $8,000 |
| Parents Helping Parents | General support | $8,000 |
| NAMI South Bay | General support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Yoshiro Robert Susaki
- Toshiyuki Nishikawa
Questions people ask
Does Shirakiku Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shirakiku Foundation give?
$70,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Shirakiku Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Yoshiro Robert Susaki (President, Director) and Toshiyuki Nishikawa (VP, Secretary, Cfo).